2026 West Virginia Senate election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 West Virginia Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the other 2026 United States elections.[1] Voters will elect half the members of the West Virginia Senate to serve a four-year term.[2] Two other Senate seats will hold special elections. Primary elections were held on May 12, 2026.
As of November 1, 2025, there were 34 active candidacies for the 2026 state senate election.[3] Candidate filing for office ended on January 31, 2026, with Republicans filing in all 17 regular elections and both specials, and with Democrats filing in 15 regular elections and one special.
This election will take place alongside races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state house, and numerous other state and local elections.
Crossover seat
Only one state senate district, District 5, voted for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in 2024 and a Democratic state senate nominee in the 2022 general election:
| District | Delegate | Residence | Senate vote | Presidential vote |
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| 5th | Mike Woelfel | Huntington | D+12.0 | R+24.7 |
Appointments
According to §3-10-5 of West Virginia Code, vacancies in the state senate are filled through appointment by the governor of one of three candidates chosen by the executive committee of the outgoing member's party.[4] Below is a list of appointments made during the 86th Legislature.
| District | Incumbent | Party | Appointee | Ref. | ||
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| Departing member | First elected | Incoming member | Appt. date | |||
| 7th | Michael B. Stuart | 2022 | Rep | Zack Maynard | October 30, 2025 | [5] |
| 17th | Eric Nelson | 2020 | Rep | Anne Charnock | February 4, 2025 | [6] |
Predictions
Statewide
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[7] | Safe R | January 22, 2026 |
| State Navigate[8] | Safe R | February 10, 2026 |
Competitive districts
| District | Incumbent | Last result | State Navigate[a] February 10, 2026[9] |
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| 1st | Laura Chapman | 60.46% R | Likely R |
| 5th | Mike Woelfel (retiring) | 53.97% D | Likely R (flip) |
| 8th | T. Kevan Bartlett | 56.76% R | Likely R |
| 13th | Mike Oliverio | 50.29% R | Likely D (flip) |
| 17th | Tom Takubo | 58.45% R | Likely R |
| 17th (special) | Anne Charnock | 64.27% R | Likely R |
Results
By district
| District | 2024 Pres.[10] |
Incumbent | Candidates[11] | |||
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| Member | Party | First elected | Status | |||
| 1st | R+39.2 | Laura Chapman | Republican | 2022 | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 2nd | R+41.6 | Charles H. Clements | Republican | 2017 (app) 2018 |
Incumbent retiring. |
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| 3rd | R+48.0 | Mike Azinger | Republican | 2016 (sp) | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 3rd (sp) | Trenton Barnhart | Republican | 2026 (app) | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 4th | R+49.8 | Eric Tarr | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 5th | R+24.7 | Mike Woelfel | Democratic | 2014 | Incumbent retiring. |
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| 6th | R+62.2 | Mark R. Maynard | Republican | 2014 | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 7th | R+56.3 | Zack Maynard | Republican | 2025 (app) | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 8th | R+27.4 | T. Kevan Bartlett | Republican | 2025 (app) | Incumbent lost renomination. |
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| 9th | R+55.6 | Rollan Roberts | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 10th | R+50.0 | Vince Deeds | Republican | 2022 | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 11th | R+54.1 | Bill Hamilton | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 12th | R+47.2 | Ben Queen | Republican | 2022 | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 13th | R+5.6 | Mike Oliverio | Republican | 2022 | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 14th | R+59.5 | Jay Taylor | Republican | 2022 | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 15th | R+45.9 | Darren Thorne | Republican | 2024 (app) | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 16th | R+23.6 | Jason Barrett | Republican | 2022 | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 17th | R+21.3 | Tom Takubo | Republican | 2014 | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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| 17th (sp) | Anne Charnock | Republican | 2025 (app) | Incumbent running for re-election. |
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District 1
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The first Senate district is located within the state's Northern Panhandle. Contained within the district are the entirety of the counties of Brooke, Hancock, and Ohio, along with portions of Marshall County. The largest municipality in the district is Wheeling; other communities within the district include Bethlehem, Chester, Follansbee, Hooverson, Wellsburg, and Weirton.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Laura Chapman, a Republican, first elected in 2022, winning the general election with 60.5 percent of the vote, flipping a Democratic-held seat. She is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 68.7 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Laura Chapman, incumbent senator[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Joe Eddy, CEO[14]
Endorsements
U.S. representatives
- David McIntosh, former IN-02 (1995–2001)[15]
Statewide officials
- Patrick Morrisey, governor of West Virginia (2025–present)[16]
Organizations
U.S. senators
- Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia (2015–present)[16]
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Laura Chapman (R) | $60,108.86 | $7,271.72 | $52,937.14 |
| Joe Eddy (R) | $60,709.68 | $24,858.47 | $55,851.21 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Laura Chapman |
Joe Eddy |
Undecided |
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| State Navigate[18] | February 27–28, 2026 | 415 (LV) | ± 4.8% | 40% | 15% | 46% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Laura Chapman (incumbent) | 4,054 | 59.24% | |
| Republican | Joe Eddy | 2,789 | 40.76% | |
| Total votes | 6,843 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Shawn Fluharty, state delegate from the 5th district (2014–present)[14]
Endorsements
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Shawn Fluharty | 5,462 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 5,462 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Laura Chapman (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Shawn Fluharty | ||||
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District 2
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The second Senate district is located within the mid-Ohio Valley region. Contained within the district are the entirety of the counties of Doddridge, Tyler, and Wetzel, along with portions of the counties of Marion, Marshall, and Monongalia. The largest municipality in the district is Moundsville; other communities within the district include Cheat Lake, New Martinsville, and Paden City.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Charles H. Clements, a Republican, first appointed in 2017. He was re-elected to this seat in 2018 and 2022, winning the general election with 58.5 and 62.4 percent of the vote respectively. He has declined to run for re-election, instead endorsing attorney Bob Dobkin for the Republican nomination. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 69.7 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Bob Dobkin, attorney[14]
Declined
- Charles Clements, incumbent senator (endorsed Dobkin)[20]
Endorsements
U.S. senators
- Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia (2015–present)[16]
State legislators
- Charles Clements, state senator from the 2nd district (2017–present)[20]
- Tom Takubo, former majority leader of the West Virginia Senate (2019–2025) from the 17th district (2015–present)[21]
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
U.S. representatives
- David McIntosh, former IN-02 (1995–2001)[15]
State legislators
- Chris Rose, state senator from the 2nd district (2024–present)[21]
Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Charles H. Clements (R) | $5,600.00 | $5,600.00 | $0.00 |
| Bob Dobkin (R) | $16,186.91 | $2,204.04 | $13,982.87 |
| Toby Heaney (R) | $17,352.67 | $11,027.84 | $10,324.83 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Bob Dobkin |
Toby Heaney |
Undecided |
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| State Navigate[21] | April 27–29, 2026 | 381 (LV) | ± 5.0% | 28% | 29% | 43% |
| 33%[c] | 36% | 31% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Toby Heaney | 3,729 | 54.61% | |
| Republican | Bob Dobkin | 3,100 | 45.39% | |
| Total votes | 6,829 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Chris Claypole[14]
Endorsements
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Chris Claypole (D) | $1,731.44 | $744.74 | $419.26 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Chris Claypole | 5,160 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 5,160 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Toby Heaney | ||||
| Democratic | Chris Claypole | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 3 (regular)
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The third Senate district is based in the city of Parkersburg and contains the entirety of the counties of Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, and Wood. Other communities within the district include Blennerhassett, Vienna, and Williamstown.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Mike Azinger, a Republican, first elected in 2016. He was re-elected to this seat in 2018 and 2022, winning the general election with 57.4 and 65.7 percent of the vote respectively. He faced a strong primary challenge in 2022, winning his primary with just 51.5 percent of the vote. He is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 73.2 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Mike Azinger, incumbent senator[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Bob Fehrenbacher, state delegate from the 11th district (2022–present)[14]
Did not qualify
- William Wesley Cox[3]
Endorsements
Statewide officials
- Patrick Morrisey, governor of West Virginia (2025–present)[23]
U.S. senators
- Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia (2015–present)[23]
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Azinger (R) | $31,528.16 | $1,116.50 | $30,411.66 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mike Azinger (incumbent) | 5,840 | 61.13% | |
| Republican | Bob Fehrenbacher | 3,714 | 38.87% | |
| Total votes | 9,554 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Caci Petrehn[14]
Endorsements
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Caci Petrehn | 4,248 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 4,248 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Mike Azinger (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Caci Petrehn | ||||
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District 3 (special)
May 12, 2026
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The incumbent for this seat is Trenton Barnhart, a Republican, first appointed in 2026, never being elected to this seat in his own right. He is running for re-election. No Democrats filed to run for the seat, likely making the Republican primary tantamount to election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 73.2 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Trenton Barnhart, incumbent senator[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Jason Harshbarger, former state delegate from the 7th district (2016–2019)[14]
Endorsements
U.S. representatives
- David McIntosh, former IN-02 (1995–2001)[15]
Statewide officials
- Patrick Morrisey, governor of West Virginia (2025–present)[23]
Organizations
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Trenton Barnhart (incumbent) | 5,477 | 60.69% | |
| Republican | Jason S. Harshbarger | 3,547 | 39.31% | |
| Total votes | 9,024 | 100.00% | ||
District 4
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The fourth Senate district contains the entirety of Mason County, along with portions of the counties of Cabell, Jackson, and Putnam. The largest municipality in the district is Teays Valley; other communities within the district include Culloden, Hurricane, Milton, Point Pleasant, Ravenswood, Ripley, and Winfield.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Eric Tarr, a Republican, first elected in 2018. He was elected to this seat in the 2018 general election with 51.8 percent of the vote and was re-elected in 2022 without opposition. He is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 74.0 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Did not qualify
- Kenneth D. Matthews Jr.[3]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Phillip D. Surface (R) | $51,352.81 | $14,133.65 | $54,250.29 |
| Eric Tarr (R) | $22,942.28 | $12,977.17 | $64,361.22 |
| Travis Willard (R) | $11,058.89 | $10,398.06 | $660.83 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Eric Tarr (incumbent) | 3,449 | 38.81% | |
| Republican | Phillip D. Surface | 2,788 | 31.37% | |
| Republican | Travis Willard | 2,651 | 29.83% | |
| Total votes | 8,888 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Zachary Abbott[14]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Zachary Abbott | 3,829 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 3,829 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Eric Tarr (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Zachary Abbott | ||||
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District 5
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The fifth Senate district is based in the city of Huntington and contains portions of the counties of Cabell and Wayne. Other communities within the district include Kenova and Barboursville.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is minority leader Mike Woelfel, a Democrat, first elected in the 2014 general election with 49.8 percent of the vote. He was re-elected to this seat in 2018 and 2022, winning the general election with 59.7 and 54.0 percent of the vote respectively. He has declined to run for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 61.3 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- DuRon Jackson, former member of Huntington City Council[14]
Eliminated in primary
Declined
- Mike Woelfel, incumbent senator[24]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | DuRon Jackson | 2,726 | 44.47% | |
| Democratic | Josh Keck | 2,389 | 38.97% | |
| Democratic | Paul David Ross | 1,015 | 16.56% | |
| Total votes | 6,130 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Chris Miller, auto salesman, son of U.S. Representative Carol Miller, and candidate for governor in 2024[25][14]
Endorsements
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Chris Miller | 3,992 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 3,992 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | DuRon Jackson | ||||
| Republican | Chris Miller | ||||
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District 6
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The sixth Senate district is located along the state's southwestern border. Contained within the district are the entirety of the counties of McDowell, Mingo, and Mercer, along with portions of Wayne County. The largest municipality in the district is Bluefield; other communities within the district include Bluewell, Princeton, Welch, and Williamson.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Mark Maynard, a Republican, first elected in the 2014 general election with 50.8 percent of the vote. He was re-elected to this seat in 2018 and 2022, winning the general election with 61.5 and 73.4 percent of the vote respectively. He is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 80.4 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Mark Maynard, incumbent senator[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Jeff Disibbio, Democratic nominee for this district in 2024[14]
- Eric Porterfield, former state delegate from the 27th district (2018–2020) and candidate for this district in 2024[14]
- Edwin Ray Vanover, Democratic nominee for the 26th house district in 2012[14]
Did not qualify
Endorsements
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
U.S. representatives
- David McIntosh, former IN-02 (1995–2001)[15]
Statewide officials
- Patrick Morrisey, governor of West Virginia (2025–present)[23]
Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jeff Disibbio (R) | $20,794.60 | $1,000.00 | $19,394.60 |
| Mark Maynard (R) | $5,600.00 | $5,899.59 | $6,488.83 |
| Edwin Ray Vanover (R) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mark Maynard (incumbent) | 2,878 | 49.72% | |
| Republican | Jeff Disibbio | 1,699 | 29.35% | |
| Republican | Eric Porterfield | 868 | 15.00% | |
| Republican | Edwin Ray Vanover | 343 | 5.93% | |
| Total votes | 5,788 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Wyatt Lilly[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Joshua Hamby[14]
Endorsements
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Wyatt Lilly | 1,786 | 54.32% | |
| Democratic | Joshua Hamby | 1,502 | 45.68% | |
| Total votes | 3,288 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Mark Maynard (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Wyatt Lilly | ||||
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District 7
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The seventh Senate district is located in Southern West Virginia. Contained within the district are the entirety of the counties of Boone, Lincoln, and Logan, along with portions of Kanawha County. The largest municipality in the district is Madison.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Zack Maynard, a Republican, first appointed in 2025 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Michael B. Stuart in October 2025, who was appointed General Counsel to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.[26] Stuart was re-elected in 2022 with 58.2 percent of the vote, flipping a Democratic-held seat. Maynard is running for re-election. He is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 77.3 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Zack Maynard, incumbent senator[14]
Endorsements
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Zack Maynard (R) | $33,792.46 | $10.25 | $33,700.00 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Zack Maynard (incumbent) | 3,469 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 3,469 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Cynthia Brake[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Karr[14]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Cynthia Brake | 2,382 | 57.11% | |
| Democratic | Michael Karr | 1,789 | 42.89% | |
| Total votes | 4,171 | 100.00% | ||
Independent candidates
Filed
- Shawn M. Legg[3]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Zack Maynard (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Cynthia Brake | ||||
| Independent | Shawn M. Legg | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 8
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The eighth Senate district is based in northern Charleston, the state's capital and largest city. Contained within the district are the entirety of the counties of Clay and Roane, along with portions of the counties of Jackson, Kanawha, and Putnam. Other communities within the district include Cross Lanes, Dunbar, Nitro, and Spencer.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is T. Kevan Bartlett, a Republican, first appointed in 2025 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Mark Hunt to become state auditor. Hunt was first elected in 2022 with 56.8 percent of the vote, flipping a Democratic-held seat. Bartlett is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 62.7 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- T. Kevan Bartlett, incumbent senator[14]
- Steven Eshenaur, veteran and physician[14]
Endorsements
Statewide officials
- Patrick Morrisey, governor of West Virginia (2025–present)[23]
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| T. Kevan Bartlett (R) | $20,030.00 | $8,470.12 | $11,559.88 |
| Steven Eshenaur (R) | $74,560.00 | $8,941.96 | $46,013.72 |
| Lance V. Wheeler (R) | $59,572.20 | $4,142.39 | $55,237.81 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results

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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Lance V. Wheeler | 2,095 | 37.35% | |
| Republican | T. Kevan Bartlett (incumbent) | 1,908 | 34.02% | |
| Republican | Steven Eshenaur | 1,606 | 28.63% | |
| Total votes | 5,609 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Kim Hundley[14]
Withdrawn
- Mark Tabbert[14]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Kim Hundley | 5,435 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 5,435 | 100.00% | ||
Mountain primary
Did not qualify
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Lance V. Wheeler | ||||
| Democratic | Kim Hundley | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 9
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The ninth Senate district is based in the city of Beckley and contains the entirety of the counties of Raleigh and Wyoming, along with portions of Fayette County. Other communities within the district include Crab Orchard and Oak Hill.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Rollan Roberts, a Republican, first elected in 2018. He was re-elected in 2022 with 78.1 percent of the vote. He faced a strong primary opponent in 2022, winning re-nomination with 51.7 percent of the vote. Roberts is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 77.0 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Rollan Roberts, incumbent senator[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Antolini, businessman and physician[14]
- Adam Vance, state delegate from the 35th district (2022–present)[14]
Endorsements
U.S. senators
- Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia (2015–present)[23]
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
U.S. representatives
- David McIntosh, former IN-02 (1995–2001)[15]
State legislators
- Randy Smith, president of the West Virginia Senate (2025–present) from the 14th district (2017–present)[27]
Organizations
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Michael Antolini (R) | $39,477.82 | $5,653.94 | $62,263.06 |
| Rollan Roberts (R) | $71,082.60 | $3,933.56 | $68,149.04 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Michael Antolini |
Rollan Roberts |
Adam Vance |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Navigate[27] | May 3–6, 2026 | 424 (LV) | ± 5.5% | 28% | 28% | 14% | 19% |
| 29%[c] | 35% | 17% | 29% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rollan Roberts (incumbent) | 3,114 | 44.65% | |
| Republican | Michael Antolini | 2,343 | 33.59% | |
| Republican | Adam Vance | 1,518 | 21.76% | |
| Total votes | 6,975 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Christy Cardwell[14]
Endorsements
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Christy Cardwell | 3,589 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 3,589 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rollan Roberts (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Christy Cardwell | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 10
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The tenth Senate district is located in Southern West Virginia. Contained within the district are the entirety of the counties of Greenbrier, Monroe, Nicholas, and Summers, along with portions of Fayette County. The largest municipality in the district is Lewisburg; other communities within the district include Craigsville, Fayetteville, Summersville, and White Sulphur Springs.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Vince Deeds, a Republican, first elected in 2022 with 58.7 percent of the vote, flipping a Democratic-held seat. Deeds is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 74.1 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Vince Deeds, incumbent senator[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Jonathan Comer, pastor[14]
Disqualified
- Robert Shirley Love[28]
Endorsements
Statewide officials
- Patrick Morrisey, governor of West Virginia (2025–present)[23]
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Vince Deeds (R) | $30,715.00 | $11,944.94 | $18,770.06 |
| Robert Shirley Love (R) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Vince Deeds (incumbent) | 5,832 | 66.54% | |
| Republican | Jonathan Comer | 2,932 | 33.46% | |
| Total votes | 8,764 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Kent Gilkerson, farmer[14]
Endorsements
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kent Gilkerson | 4,558 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 4,558 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Vince Deeds (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Kent Gilkerson | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 11
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The eleventh Senate district is located on the eastern border of the state. Contained within the district are the entirety of the counties of Barbour, Braxton, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Upshur, and Webster. The largest municipality in the district is Elkins; other communities within the district include Buckhannon and Philippi.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Bill Hamilton, a Republican, first elected in 2018. He was re-elected in 2022 unopposed. Hamilton is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 76.1 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Bill Hamilton, incumbent senator[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Robert L. Karnes, former senator from this district (2014–2018, 2020–2024)[14]
- Jack Reger, former Buckhannon city councilor[29][14]
Endorsements
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Bill Hamilton (R) | $107,304.54 | $9,861.92 | $97,442.62 |
| Robert L. Karnes (R) | $3,800.00 | $11.08 | $3,788.92 |
| Jack Reger (R) | $800.00 | $12.89 | $787.11 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Hamilton (incumbent) | 3,509 | 43.89% | |
| Republican | Jack Reger | 2,317 | 28.98% | |
| Republican | Robert L. Karnes | 2,169 | 27.13% | |
| Total votes | 7,995 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Kevin Leon Carpenter[14]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kevin Leon Carpenter | 4,620 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 4,620 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Hamilton (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Kevin Leon Carpenter | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 12
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The twelfth Senate district is located in the center of the state. Contained within the district are the entirety of the counties of Calhoun, Gilmer, Harrison, and Lewis, along with portions of Tyler County. The largest municipality in the district is Clarksburg; other communities within the district include Bridgeport and Shinnston.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Ben Queen, a Republican, first elected in 2022 with 68.7 percent of the vote, flipping a Democratic-held seat. Queen is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 72.6 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ben Queen (R) | $24,050.00 | $10,462.29 | $13,587.71 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben Queen (incumbent) | 3,729 | 54.53% | |
| Republican | Joseph Earley | 3,109 | 45.47% | |
| Total votes | 6,838 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Lynette Murray[14]
Endorsements
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lynette Murray | 4,888 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 4,888 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben Queen (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Lynette Murray | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 13
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The thirteenth Senate district is based in the city of Morgantown and contains portions of the counties of Marion and Monongalia. Other communities within the district include Brookhaven, Fairmont, Pleasant Valley, and Westover.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Mike Oliverio, a Republican, first elected in 1994 as a Democrat. After twelve years out of office, he was re-elected in 2022 as a Republican with 50.3 percent of the vote, flipping a Democratic-held seat. Oliverio is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 51.5 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Mike Oliverio, incumbent senator[30][14]
Endorsements
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Oliverio (R) | $149,991.36 | $20,252.48 | $102,549.39 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Oliverio (incumbent) | 3,464 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 3,464 | 100.00% | ||
Nominee
- John Williams, member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 80th district (2016–present)[31][14]
Endorsements
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| John Williams (D) | $12,868.00 | $3,422.68 | $9,445.32 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Williams | 7,410 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 7,410 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Oliverio (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | John Williams | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 14
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The fourteenth Senate district is located at the base of the state's eastern panhandle. Contained within the district are the entirety of the counties of Grant, Hardy, Mineral, Preston, and Tucker, along with portions of Taylor County. The largest municipality in the district is Keyser; other communities within the district include Grafton, Kingwood, Moorefield, and Petersburg.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is President pro tempore Jay Taylor, a Republican, first elected in 2022 with 76.2 percent of the vote. Taylor is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 78.9 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Jay Taylor, incumbent senator[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Marc Harman, former state delegate from Grant County (1981–1989)[32][14]
- Mike Manypenny, former Democratic state delegate from the 49th district (2009–2015) and Democratic nominee for West Virginia's 2nd congressional district[d] in 2016[14]
Endorsements
U.S. senators
- Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia (2015–present)[23]
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Marc Lee Harman (R) | $26,150.00 | $2,684.23 | $23,465.77 |
| Jay Taylor (R) | $32,735.00 | $8,988.55 | $23,746.45 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Marc Lee Harman |
Mike Manypenny |
Jay Taylor |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Navigate[33] | March 21–22, 2026 | 223 (LV) | ± 7.4% | 18% | 8% | 15% | 59% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jay Taylor (incumbent) | 4,207 | 47.03% | |
| Republican | Marc Lee Harman | 3,843 | 42.96% | |
| Republican | Mike Manypenny | 895 | 10.01% | |
| Total votes | 8,945 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jason Armentrout (D) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jason Armentrout | 3,406 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 3,406 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jay Taylor (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Jason Armentrout | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 15
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The fifteenth Senate district is located within the state's eastern panhandle. Contained within the district are the entirety of the counties of Hampshire and Morgan, along with portions of Berkeley County. The district contains the eastern half of Martinsburg, the largest community entirely residing within the district is Romney.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Darren Thorne, a Republican, first appointed to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Charles S. Trump, who was elected to the state Court of Appeals. Trump was re-elected to the Senate in 2022 with 80.4 percent of the vote. Thorne is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 72.1 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Darren Thorne, incumbent senator[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Ken Reed, former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 59th district (2020–2022) and candidate for West Virginia's 2nd congressional district in 2014[14]
- Robert Wolford[14]
Endorsements
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ken Reed (R) | $3,400.00 | $289.41 | $3,110.59 |
| Darren Thorne (R) | $34,341.03 | $17,552.68 | $16,196.39 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darren Thorne (incumbent) | 4,209 | 55.31% | |
| Republican | Ken Reed | 2,703 | 35.52% | |
| Republican | Robert Wolford | 698 | 9.17% | |
| Total votes | 7,610 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Elizabeth Ferris, educator[14]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth Ferris | 3,322 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 3,322 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darren Thorne (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Elizabeth Ferris | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 16
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The sixteenth Senate district is located on the far edge of the state's eastern panhandle. Contained within the district are the entirety of Jefferson County, along with portions of Berkeley County. The district contains the western half of Martinsburg; other communities within the district include Charles Town, Inwood, Charles Town, and Shannondale.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Jason Barrett, a Republican, first elected in 2022 with 60.5 percent of the vote, flipping a Democratic-held seat. Barrett is running for re-election. No Democrats filed to run for the seat, likely making the Republican primary tantamount to election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 60.8 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Jason Barrett, incumbent senator[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Chantele Mack[14]
Endorsements
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jason Barrett (R) | $125,445.23 | $2,523.08 | $120,396.80 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Barrett (incumbent) | 3,509 | 63.16% | |
| Republican | Chantele Mack | 2,047 | 36.84% | |
| Total votes | 5,556 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Barrett | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 17 (regular)
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The seventeenth Senate district is based in southern Charleston, the state's capital and largest city, entirely within Kanawha County. Other communities within the district include Pinch, Sissonville, South Charleston, and St. Albans.[12]
The incumbent for this seat is Tom Takubo, a Republican, first elected in 2014. He was re-elected in 2022 with 58.5 percent of the vote. Takubo is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 59.5 percent of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.[13]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Tom Takubo, incumbent senator[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Chris Pritt, former state delegate from the 36th district (2020–2024) and candidate for this district in 2024[14]
Disqualified
- Doug Skaff, former Democratic minority leader of the West Virginia House of Delegates (2020–2023) from the 57th district (2008–2014, 2018–2023) (deceased)[34][3]
Endorsements
Statewide officials
- Patrick Morrisey, governor of West Virginia (2025–present)[35]
State legislators
- Randy Smith, president of the West Virginia Senate (2025–present) from the 14th district (2017–present)[35]
U.S. senators
- Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia (2015–present)[23]
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Chris Pritt (R) | $16,851.00 | $149.84 | $16,701.16 |
| Tom Takubo (R) | $85,075.64 | $4,057.24 | $81,018.40 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Chris Pritt |
Tom Takubo |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Navigate[35] | May 3–6, 2026 | 360 (LV) | ± 5.5% | 36% | 40% | 24% |
| 41%[c] | 42% | 17% | ||||
| State Navigate[36] | April 10–12, 2026 | 324 (LV) | ± 5.4% | 39% | 40% | 21% |
Results

- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 90–100%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Takubo (incumbent) | 3,863 | 56.09% | |
| Republican | Chris Pritt | 3,024 | 43.91% | |
| Total votes | 6,887 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Wes Holden, legislative staffer and independent candidate for West Virginia's 1st congressional district in 2024[1][14]
Endorsements
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Wes Holden (D) | $3,210.00 | $3,210.00 | $0.00 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wes Holden | 5,360 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 5,360 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Takubo (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Wes Holden | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 17 (special)
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Republican primary
Nominee
- Anne Charnock, incumbent senator[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Jarrouj, restaurateur[14]
Endorsements
U.S. representatives
- David McIntosh, former IN-02 (1995–2001)[15]
Statewide officials
- Patrick Morrisey, governor of West Virginia (2025–present)[23]
Organizations
Organizations
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce[17]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 7, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Anne Charnock (R) | $38,594.80 | $718.28 | $37,287.85 |
| Michael Jarrouj (R) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Anne Charnock |
Michael Jarrouj |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Navigate[37] | May 3–6, 2026 | 360 (LV) | ± 5.5% | 54% | 28% | 18% |
| 54%[c] | 28% | 18% | ||||
| State Navigate[36] | April 10–12, 2026 | 324 (LV) | ± 5.4% | 42% | 26% | 33% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anne Charnock (incumbent) | 3,787 | 56.74% | |
| Republican | Michael Jarrouj | 2,887 | 43.26% | |
| Total votes | 6,674 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 2-13[19]
Results

- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 90–100%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richie Robb | 3,839 | 50.35% | |
| Democratic | Ted Boettner | 3,785 | 49.65% | |
| Total votes | 7,624 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anne Charnock (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Richie Robb | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
Notes
- ↑ Ratings simplified from percentages:
- <60% = "Tilt"
- 60–75% = "Lean"
- 75–95% = "Likely"
- >95% = "Safe"
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - 1 2 3 4 With voters who lean towards a given candidate
- ↑ This district was numbered as the 1st district prior to the 2020 redistricting cycle.
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- ↑ "State Navigate Poll: Who's Ahead in the WV SD-14 GOP Primary? No One, Essentially". State Navigate. March 31, 2026. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
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